In one paragraph
Hawaii's SB 2284 (Act 200 of 2024) required the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop a statewide wildfire forecast system using artificial intelligence, to forecast wildfire risk and improve public safety, preparedness and risk mitigation, including firefighter preparedness and helping residents take fire mitigation measures and plan evacuations. It appropriated $1,000,000 in general funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 and required a report on the program's effectiveness, with any proposed legislation, at least 20 days before the 2026 session. Became Act 200 July 5, 2024; effective July 1, 2024.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses. The University of Hawaii was appropriated up to $1,000,000 for a two-year program to build an AI-based statewide wildfire forecast system; the Act sets no rules for private AI use.
Key provisions
- Section 2(a): the University of Hawaii shall establish and implement a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence
- The system is to forecast the risk of wildfire statewide to enhance public safety, preparedness and risk mitigation, including improving the preparedness of firefighters and enabling residents to take fire mitigation measures for their homes and to plan for evacuations
- Section 2(b): the University must report on the effectiveness of the program, with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2026 Regular Session
- Section 3: appropriates $1,000,000 (or so much as necessary) from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025, to be spent by the University of Hawaii
- Section 1 declares the program a matter of statewide concern under article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution
- Became Act 200 of 2024 on July 5, 2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301); Section 4 sets the effective date as July 1, 2024
Latest legislative action
Jul 5, 2024. Act 200, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Cruz D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Dru Kanuha D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
| Glenn Wakai D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Henry Aquino D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
| Michelle Kidani D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
Roll call votes (showing 3 of 5)
H House Conference: Passed, With Amendments Apr 26, 2024
6 yea0 nayPassed
S Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments Apr 26, 2024
3 yea0 nay2 otherPassed
S Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments Feb 22, 2024
13 yea0 nayPassed
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